TEARFUL Ryan Giggs delivered a special thank-you message to the Welsh public as he jetted out last night for a much needed holiday abroad.

Giggs had an emotional send-off at the Millennium Stadium as 30,000 fans watched him make his last appearance in the red of Wales during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic.

Giggs was red-eyed as he spoke of his special day and thanked everyone who has helped make his international career so momentous.

He jumped into his car for the drive home to Manchester and yesterday grabbed a flight for some much needed rest and recuperation in the sun.

Giggs admitted the hours and days since he announced his retirement international football had been a whirlwind, as the good luck messages poured in. Included were lots of “thanks for the memories” messages printed in the Western Mail on Saturday.

“I would just like to say a big thank-you to everybody for the support they have given me,” said Giggs.